Meet The Team

Dave
Centre Manager | Principle
Yacht Skipper | Windsurfing | Kitesurfing | Sailing | Paddleboarding | Wake & Ski | Powerboating
Dave is the founder of The Watersports Academy, building the centre from 6 windsurf boards to become one of the leading centres in the UK. With his wealth of over 20 years of experience, he is the industry's leading ‘go-to’ person for all things on the water!

Dave is as dedicated as they come and teaches most water sports from windsurfing to skippering the catamaran. He is rarely away from centre and is always available for a friendly chat.
Harry
Chief Instructor | Duty Manager
Windsurfing | Sailing | Paddleboarding | Wake & Ski | Powerboating | Retreats
With over 10 year’s water sports experience, working here and overseas, Harry brings invaluable knowledge to the team. His kind and patient character builds confidence and encouragement in all who are taught by him.

Harry has a passion for all things on the water from sailing to surfing and is also a keen skier – with a love for both the oceans and mountains.
James
Chief Instructor | Duty Manager
Windsurfing | Sailing | Paddleboarding | Wake & Ski | Powerboating | Retreats
James is an inspiring instructor from windsurfing to powerboating always offering new techniques to encourage students to do well. When he’s not on the water James is busy launching new activities – this year James has introduced our ‘Brownsea Island Camping Adventures’ for schools.

James lives and breathes windsurfing. Whenever it’s windy you will see him blasting about in the harbour.
Billy
Instructor
Kitesurfing | Sailing | Kids Clubs | Groups
Billy is our most requested instructor, particularly with all female groups... Joking aside, he is an excellent, highly qualified instructor with fantastic credentials plus an energetic and friendly personality.

Billy is a bit of a fitness fanatic, especially running, on his days off you will often see him sprinting along the prom!

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